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Name of the University : The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Degree : Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Examinations
Subject Code/Name : 9101/Research Methodology
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Paper : I
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TN MGRMU Research Methodology Question Paper

March 2009 :
[KU 801] Sub. Code: 9101
M.O.T. DEGREE EXAMINATION
(Common to all Branches)

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Part I :
Paper I : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 419101
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer All questions :
Draw suitable diagrams where ever necessary :
I. Essay Questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Explain briefly the different steps involved in research process.
2. Discuss the research design and explain the research study for finding the effect of muscle tone on balance among children with spinal muscular atrophy.
II. Write Short Notes : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Dependent and independent variable.
2. Double blind method.
3. Hawthorne effect.
4. Chi-square test.
5. Median and mode.
6. Cohort study.
7. Regression.
8. Probability.
9. Mortality rates.
10. Projective technique.

September 2009

I. Essay Questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Define sample and sampling. Enumerate various types of sampling techniques in detail.
2. Effect of vestibular stimulation to be studied on children with autism. Develop the design and describe the research study.
II. Write Short Notes : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Qualitative and Quantitative data.
2. Pilot study.
3. Diagrams.
4. Standard deviation.
5. Population.
6. Inter rater reliability.
7. Type I, Type II error.
8. Delphi technique.
9. Level of significance.
10. Median.

March 2010

I. Essay Questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Define research design. Briefly explain about the various types of research designs and the factors influencing the research design.
2. Define review of literature. Discuss its purposes, uses and methods of writing a literature review.
II. Write Short Notes : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Population and sample.
2. ‘t’ test – paired and independent.
3. Measures of central tendency.
4. Types of correlation.
5. Normal distribution.
6. Graphs.
7. Co-variation.
8. Correlation.
9. Double blind method.
10. Chi-square test.

September 2010

I. Essay Questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Describe Norm Referenced and Criterion referenced tests. Briefly differentiate the features of these tests.
2. Inter rates reliability of one instrument meant to assess the cognitive function among school going children. Discuss the research design to be used.
II. Write Short Notes : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Cohort study.
2. Type I and Type II error.
3. Types of validity.
4. Steps in Hypothesis testing.
5. Frequency distribution.
6. Review of literature.
7. Reliability.
8. Qualitative and quantitative data.
9. Stratified sampling.
10. Measures of dispersion.

April 2011

I. Essay Questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Briefly explain about different phases in tool construction and elaborate handwriting tool construction procedure for Tamil Nadu population.
2. Briefly explain about Difference between Parametric and Non- Parametric test. Briefly explain about research process method.
II. Write Short Notes : (10 x 6 = 60)
1.Concurrent validity.
2. Split-half reliability.
3. Factors influencing internal validity.
4. Cross over research design.
5. Random sampling procedure.
6. Non-Probability sampling.
7. Hypothesis testing.
8. Mean deviation.
9. Types of qualitative research.
10. Quasi experimental design.

October 2011

I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
1. Explain how will you conduct a survey in Tamil Nadu to find out what percentage of children going to mainstream schools have learning disability.
2. Explain in detail various types of scoring.

II. Write notes on :
1. Factorial design.
2. Regression analysis.
3. List of six considerations for sample size determination.
4. Chi – square Test.
5. Research Proposal.
6. Discuss if Hand Dynamometer is a reliable tool to measure grip strength in Hemiplegics.
7. Bibliography writing as per American Psychiatry Association style.
8 .Give two examples of point scales used in Occupational Therapy and explain its disadvantages.
9. Explain the types of measurement scales.
10. Pilot study.

May 2012

I. Elaborate on: Pages Time Marks
1. What is methodological research? Briefly explain about procedures involved in different phases of construction of visual perception assessment tool for paediatric population.
2. Briefly explain about Difference between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Describe the steps involved in testing for statistical difference between sample mean and parameter mean with example.

II. Write notes on :
1. Delphi technique.
2. External validity.
3. Extraneous variable.
4. Honeymoon effect.
5. Criterion related validity.
6. Types of research design.
7. What is measurement scale and explain about interval scale with example.
8. Inter observer reliability.
9. Multi –phase sampling.
10.Measures of dispersion.

October 2012

I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
1. Explain with an example the application and properties of normal distribution curve. Differentiate skewness and kurtosis and its significance in interpreting the results.
2. Define Sampling and types of sampling designs. What are the advantages of sampling? Explain the different methods of random sampling.

II. Write notes on :
1. Assumptions of application of two independent sample ‘t’ test.
2. Sensitivity of an instrument.
3. Threats to internal validity.
4. Indication of use of directional and non-directional hypothesis.
5. Confidence interval.
6. Types of reliability.
7. Compare and contrast experimental and quasi-experimental research designs.
8. Characteristic of qualitative research.
9. Internal consistency.
10. Levels of measurement.